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$45,194 GS-6 Step 1 in Spokane (2025)
$58,749 GS-6 Step 10 in Spokane (2025)
+$6,787 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2025 GS-6 pay table for Spokane

Each step below already includes the 17.67% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-6 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $45,194 $1,738.23 $21.66 +$6,787
Step 2 $46,700 $1,796.15 $22.38 +$7,013
Step 3 $48,206 $1,854.08 $23.10 +$7,239
Step 4 $49,712 $1,912.00 $23.82 +$7,465
Step 5 $51,218 $1,969.92 $24.54 +$7,691
Step 6 $52,724 $2,027.85 $25.26 +$7,917
Step 7 $54,231 $2,085.81 $25.99 +$8,144
Step 8 $55,737 $2,143.73 $26.71 +$8,370
Step 9 $57,243 $2,201.65 $27.43 +$8,596
Step 10 $58,749 $2,259.58 $28.15 +$8,822
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Spokane pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $38,407
  • Spokane GS-6 Step 1 $45,194
  • Locality add-on +$6,787
  • Adjustment percent 17.67%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $49,927
  • Spokane GS-6 Step 10 $58,749

Step-increase waiting periods

  • Step 1 → Step 2 52 weeks
  • Step 2 → Step 3 52 weeks
  • Step 3 → Step 4 52 weeks
  • Step 4 → Step 5 104 weeks
  • Step 5 → Step 6 104 weeks
  • Step 6 → Step 7 104 weeks
  • Step 7 → Step 8 156 weeks
  • Step 8 → Step 9 156 weeks
  • Step 9 → Step 10 156 weeks

GS-6 in Spokane: what to expect

Experienced technicians and mid-level administrative support, including contract specialists, paralegals, medical technicians and HR specialists.

For 2025, the Spokane pay area adds a 17.67% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-6 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. One year of specialized experience at the GS-5 level, or a master's degree for some series.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-7 after one year of creditable experience in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-6 is O-1 Second Lieutenant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-6 in Spokane

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in Spokane earns roughly $1,738 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,260. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2025 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-6 Spokane page.

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GS-6 in Spokane questions

  • How much does a GS-6 make in Spokane?
    In 2025, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in Spokane earns $45,194 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $58,749. This is 17.67% higher than the base GS-6 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-6 in Spokane?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Spokane in 2025, it is 17.67%. On a GS-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $6,787 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-6 in Spokane?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-6 Step 1 employee in Spokane earns roughly $1,738 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.